Trade credit
Blog: Supporting businesses in a pandemic
James Burgess, of trade credit specialist Atradius, explains how the sector has had to evolve to help clients throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Euler Hermes names Sarah Murrow as CEO for UK and Ireland
She succeeds Milo Bogaerts, who is moving to become CEO of Euler Hermes Northern Europe Region.
Government closes £10bn trade credit scheme and announces market review
The temporary measure was developed to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic as government also announces a review to ensure outcomes are good for consumers.
Xenia buys West Midlands-based trade credit broker
The Nexus-owned business says Credit Insurance Alliance Brokers will be integrated with its Credit Risk Solutions unit.
Nexus-owned Xenia buys Status Credit
Deal will see the East Sussex-based trade credit broker become part of Xenia in April.
SRG buys trade credit specialist
The Channel Partnership was founded in 1992 and is SRG's third deal this year.
Blog: Supporting confidence to trade amid twin disasters of Covid and Brexit
Milo Bogaerts, of trade credit specialists Euler Hermes, explores how the extension of the UK trade credit insurance state support scheme will help brokers and carriers create the confidence to trade for their clients.
Scheme to protect credit insurance transactions extended
The UK government, the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Euler Hermes and other underwriters have agreed to extend the State Support Scheme as providers warn of increased insolvencies.
In Person: Andrew and Richard Bartlett
Bartlett Group’s joint MDs tell Insurance Age about the history of the family business, plans for the future and what it felt like to win at the 2020 UK Broker Awards.
Nexus unites trade credit broking teams under Xenia brand
The business bought trade credit brokers Credit and Business Finance in March 2019 and Credit Risk Solutions in October 2017.
Euler Hermes hires new RICC director for UK and Ireland
Andrew Hodson moves across from the Allianz-owned insurer's Paris office.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – 'Distribution Focus' with Hokodo, Kasko and Wrisk
In the 23rd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a trio of start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100, all of which are focused on the distribution of products through the business-to-business-to-consumer channel.
Government backs trade credit insurance with £10bn guarantee
The guarantees will support supply chains and help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Industry welcomes government-backed trade credit reinsurance scheme
Biba CEO Steve White says trade body worked with the government, the ABI and the Confederation of British Industry to find a solution after brokers in the trade credit sector said they found it “extremely difficult” to place new business.
Bollington Wilson buys trade credit specialist
Deal follows its purchase of Ashgrove Insurance Services last month.
Nexus buys specialty MGA Plus Risk Limited
Nexus group CEO Colin Thompson says to expect more acquisitions.
Nexus buys Credit & Business Finance
The MGA has also created a broking arm, Xenia Broking Group.
Blog: Why trade credit cover is more vital than ever
Tanya Giles, of insurer Atradius, explains why the cover is growing in importance as uncertainty over Brexit dominates.
Trade credit insurers pay out record amount at start of 2018
ABI reveals that insurers got more than 40 claims a day.
Trade credit insurer pay-outs at highest level since 2009
ABI says company failures such as Monarch Airlines and Carillion have led to challenging trading conditions.
Insurer consortium teams up on £20bn capacity trade credit platform
The Channel Syndicate and Canopius will provide capacity alongside Liberty Specialist Markets for the specialist e-trade facility.
Allianz moves in further on Euler Hermes
Latest investment takes Allianz's outlay up to €1.5bn.
Liberty to launch trade credit e-trade platform
Toredo is targeted at brokers who do trade credit for banks, corporates and commodity traders.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning cast their eyes over the top stories of the week.